Do not increase your dose on your own
This hormone helps regulate appetite and blood sugar levels, making it easier to control hunger and reduce caloric intake
While the medication is not a treatment for depression, some people feel more motivated, alert, or emotionally stable after losing weight or improving their health
The weight loss produced by GLP-1 medications is genuine and clinically significant trials of semaglutide (Wegovy) have shown average weight loss of 15 to 20% of body weight over 68 weeks, which is comparable to the outcomes of bariatric surgery for many patients
For those who prefer having someone assist with injections, the upper armon the outer sidemay be the most convenient
Efficacy Many clinical comparisons suggest that while oral semaglutide is effective, injectable semaglutide may deliver somewhat greater reduction in body weight for some patients